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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1892
Page
4
The author argues the South clung to a costly, doomed cause while the North united under moral courage. Lincoln’s emancipation, sustained war efforts, and vast public finance turned private sacrifice into national power, ending with a debt pattern unlike Britain’s.
The piece honors James Alcock a Scottish born sculptor and athlete who crafted a granite soldier statue. It traces his life from Aberdeen born December 19 1851 through apprenticeship with Francis Christie to American work on government buildings, his firm Alcock Donald Hutton and later Alcock Donald, and noting his military leadership and Caledonian games medals.
A vestibule train on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe plunged through a bridge west of Fr Mapis on May 6. Several killed include John Marker Verkler William Hines and a San Bernardino family. Dozens injured as the Pacific coast express dove into a flooded ravine after heavy rains weakened a 50 foot arch.
A section of cellar floor 40 by 14 feet broke loose at Cortland and Church streets in New York killing Albert Zimmer and August Desila and injuring John Hurley and Otty Pabst. The 100 ton plaster mass buried four workers. contractor Michael Powery faces arrest for the accident.
The May 6 state convention, led by Chairman Atkins, nominated Bradley B. Smalley of Orlington for governor. The platform praised the Cleveland administration and called for renewed tariff reform. Delegates to the national convention were elected but not instructed.
May 6 at Minnevota Blaine favored as the convention selects John K. Pillsbury Stanford Newell Frank Aday and FB Daugherty as uninstructed delegates for Blaine. They will not back Harrison unless he wins renomination with their support. The gathering was unanimously for Blaine throughout.
On the one hundred third ballot the Republicans of the Sixth district nominated W. Hulick of Clermont county for congress to succeed Robert E. Doan.
War ren Keifer of Springfield and Amos Townsend of Cleveland are appointed as two of Ohio’s commissioners to represent the state at the Nicaragua canal convention meeting in St Louis on June 5. Other Democratic members will be named soon by Governor Kinley.
Mr and Mrs Loren Trescott of the Sand Beach Michigan lighthouse report their daughter fell ill with measles and fever. Despite doctors and many remedies including King's New Discovery the child weakened and died, with the parents noting the final cure and weight loss at home.
If you are not feeling strong and healthy try Electric Bitters. This remedy acts on the Liver Stomach and Kidneys to improve function. For sick headache it offers speedy relief and one trial will convince you. Large bottles 60 cents at Laubach Boyt 8 Drugstore.
Patrick O Sullivan, one of three men life-sentenced for the Dr Cronin murder, died in Joliet prison after five days of delirium. He had been suspected of confession but spoke no words to his priest. born in America to Irish parents, his role as principal conspirator remained contested by some.
An OCR filled page advertises various tonics and salves claiming cures for cuts bruises sores and female health issues with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Simmons Liver Regulator among other products with sensational language and scattered anecdotes.
In Cleveland on May 6 the case of John Andersen, the Danish bigamist alleged to have wed 191 women, begins. Elmira witnesses link Andersen to a marriage with Dora Dawes while Mrs. Eien Purcell of St Louis presses charges. He was captured after attempting to desert Purcell and stealing her money.
Fragmented text recounts a rapid restoration of a scene and mentions a Morters Friend and a Cofealth Moll advising espectent shoulders. It references a dog view and a Wilwor, with unclear actions or dates.
In Washington May sessions, Senator Holman attacked the river and harbor bill, arguing against further expenditures and questioning engineer reports. Rep. E Adlman of Indiana urged reductions, while Rep. Lockwood supported a Lake St Clair channel project. The debate also touched Man itowoc and Haver Sackett funding. In WasuinaTus Senate talks, Senator Platt spoke against the Choctaw and Chickasaw 8 million resolution, noting limited impact. A vote on the resolution is slated for Monday.
An old advertisement touts a health remedy named The Great German Health Cure, claiming cures for coughs colds asthma catarrh consumption and throat diseases. It promises a trial package free and asserts digestive and liver benefits for adults and children.
W H Levers & Co advertise a stone yard on South Buckeye Street near the old USP church lot. They offer Massillon Stone Killbuck Brown Stone and Berea Flagging for building and paving including walks alleys and cellars in first class style.
A woman on the South Mountains North area recently gave birth to a child on a notable birthday described as per oats birthday. The report notes health concerns and mentions prior medical care and treatments.
A Greensboros August report claims Dr Kalmers Swamp Root healed John M Phillipa after years of dyspepsia and liver kidney issues. A widow praises restored hearing smell and sight after using Lily s Cream Balm for catarrh while a Kendrill reader extols female heroism at home.
The Knights of Malta opened their annual session in Allentown with Supreme Commander Owen R. Wilt of South Bethlehem delivering the address and receiving grand honors. A reception for about 150 past commanders followed, the largest such gathering to date. The evening featured memorial services under the college of the ancients.
An advertisement touts Sood’s Sarsaparilla as purifying and building up the blood to combat seasonal fatigue. It claims the medicine restores appetite, renews energy, and makes the weak strong in warmer weather. It ridicules unhealthy habits as contrary to a healthy image.
The Missouri state road convention closed its session in Springfield. Senator F Cochran was elected chairman. A resolution applauded called for abolishing the convict labor system and using convict labor to improve public highways and other public works.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier that guards against disease and cleanses the blood. It claims fast action and broad efficacy, praising the medicine and urging purchase from druggists at two cents.
A column cites doctors lawyers carpenters druggists engineers and mechanics voicing testimonials to the cures afforded by Sulphur Bitters. Readers are invited to send for more testimonials and to view another column for further details.
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